Category: District News

Two St. Lucie County Public Schools teachers were selected to participate in the College Board’s Annual AP Reading in World History. Sharon Ortiz, who teaches at Fort Pierce Central High School, and Celestine Dorsey, teacher at Fort Pierce Westwood High School, traveled to Salt Lake City this June to score AP World History Exams. Each June, AP teachers and college faculty members from around the world gather in the United States to evaluate and score the free-response sections of the AP Exams. AP Readers are high school and college educators who represent many of the world’s leading academic institutions. The … Read More

Take A Closer Look At Careers In St. Lucie Public Schools – You Will Like What You See! Apply online at https://business.stlucie.k12.fl.us/…/WService=…/rapplmnu03.w

For accurate and up-to-date information and resources on the Zika virus, the following web links from the Florida Health Department in St. Lucie County are valuable resources: Zika Virus Updates http://www.floridahealth.gov/diseases-and-conditions/zika-virus/index.html Spill the Water Campaign http://www.floridahealth.gov/diseases-and-conditions/spill-the-water/ Zika Q and A  (Source: http://www.floridahealth.gov/diseases-and-conditions/zika-virus/_documents/zika-virus-general-faq1.pdf) Frequently Asked Questions: Zika Virus 1. What is Zika virus? Zika fever is a mild illness caused by a mosquito-borne virus similar to those that cause dengue and chikungunya virus infection. It has been identified in several countries in Central and South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean since 2015. Outbreaks have previously been reported in Africa, Southeast Asia, … Read More

The District has adopted 772-204-RIDE (7433) as its main number for transportation calls.   Improvements to the telephone network and additional staff will support calls to this center as the school year opens.  The transportation call center will be open from 6am to 6pm for the first two weeks of school.

The School Board extended congratulations to St. Lucie Public Schools Teacher of the Year Mr. Jeffrey Johnson who is an exceptional student education teacher at Dale Cassens Educational Complex. Last week, during a meeting of Florida’s Cabinet, Governor Rick Scott recognized Mr. Johnson along with four other  Teachers of the Year from across the state with the Governor’s Shine Awards. The Shine Award is presented to teachers and administrators in Florida who make significant contributions to the field of education. Governor Rick Scott said, “I am proud to recognize five of Florida’s top educators today for their commitment to making … Read More

This month’s STAR Awards were presented to Angela LaRose, Assistive Technology Assistant, FDLRS, and to Christine Jordan, Administrative Assistant, FDLRS.  Both Angie and Chris have provided stellar customer service to teachers and parents in St. Lucie County for over 10 years. They provide information and classroom support materials for students ages 3-22 in both general education and ESE settings. Congratulations!  

St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) is seeking individuals for immediate teaching openings. If you are an exceptional teacher or are an individual who holds a bachelor’s degree and would like to explore teaching opportunities through Alternative Certification credentialing, we are interested in you! Individuals who want to make a difference in the life of a child, are dedicated to the process of continuous improvement, and bring a strong sense of enthusiasm and connection to the philosophy that Failure is Not an Option – No Exceptions are invited to visit our webpage at www.stlucieschools.org to apply for a position or contact … Read More

For the third year in a row, St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) continues to include the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program in schools that qualify.  According to Child and Nutrition Services Director Deborah Wuest, this year the District was able to expand the program to sixteen schools.  Last year 10 schools received the benefit of this program that enables all students to receive breakfast and lunch at no cost. Wuest explained that a number of factors must be closely analyzed and reviewed by the USDA before a school is identified as a qualifying CEP site.  Once designated, pending no major … Read More

 Welcome Back Celebration! Friday, August 12th 5:30 PM FREE event for all District staff ($10 for each guest) Dinner and live music! RSVP online at https://www.educationfoundationstlucie.org/p/10/events#.V6OLR76s2Rg

St. Lucie Public Schools leaders gathered on July 28 for the 2016-2017 “Opening Ceremonies” for the new academic year. Superintendent E. Wayne Gent set a positive tone for high expectations and continued trends of success. School leaders enjoyed a day filled with collegial working and learning opportunities to enhance planning for the coming year. ‪

The summer months are drawing to a close and we are looking forward to welcoming your children to the coming school year. As we prepare, we want to remind you of the valuable and free web-based Summer Slide resources that include math, science, English/language arts, and social studies for grades PreK through 12. These helpful resources are available for use by students, parents, and community organizations any time and any place. Visit www.stlucieschools.org and click on the Summer Slide logo to explore these resources with your student today.

St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) reached a positive agreement with its Classroom Teachers Association (CTA) and Classified Unit (CU) partners on Tuesday, July 12th. Superintendent E. Wayne Gent stated, “This represents a true spirit of collaboration and trust. I commend our bargaining teams and the commitment of our School Board who have worked together to reach an agreement prior to the beginning of the school year. This marks the second year in a row we have accomplished this.” CTA/CU President Vicki Rodriguez said, “Both teams have been diligent in their work this summer to reach the best agreement possible given … Read More

Long gone are the lazy days of summer.  Students are finding more valuable ways to spend their summer days through an internship program made available through a partnership with St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) and Career Source Research Coast.  St. Lucie County has funded the program and hired over 100 community youth.  From this program, over 40 student interns – more than twice the number from last year – were welcomed into the School District’s media services, publications, technology, student assignment, nutritional services, accounting, and maintenance service departments for hands-on experiences during this eight-week opportunity. Marty Sanders, SLPS executive director of growth … Read More

Make a difference in the life of a child. Be dedicated to the process of continuous improvement in student achievement. Bring a strong sense of enthusiasm and connection to the philosophy that Failure Is Not an Option – No Exceptions. St. Lucie County is a great place to live, work, learn, play, and grow. To apply on-line, visit our webpage at www.stlucieschools.org. For detailed information about the career fair, contact the Human Resources Department of St. Lucie Public Schools at 772-429-7500.  

Take advantage of the free web-based Summer Slide resources to support your children’s continued growth and preparation for a successful year. These helpful resources are for grades PreK through 12 and are available for use by students, parents, and community organizations any time and any place. Visit www.stlucieschools.org and click on the Summer Slide logo to explore these resources with your student today.